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- Page 1 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com Precision Turntable Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank You Customer Service Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh MT2 Turntable If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in Safety Instructions ............2 (Separate Sheet) ......Important Additional ranks you at the very top among discriminating music need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. -
Page 3: General Information
Right Channel (+) ment. Contact your McIntosh Dealer for additional information and assistance. 5. The MT2 Precision Turntable is supplied with the Sumiko Blue Point 2 High Output Moving Coil Cartridge. The Sumiko Blue Point 2 output level is compatible with the MM (Moving Magnet) Input on most McIntosh Preamplifiers, Integrated Am- plifiers and A/V Control Center. -
Page 4: Introduction
• Two Playback Speeds with fine Adjustments tridge has the inherent correctness of the impeccable The MT2 Turntable has two playback speed, 33 rpm mechanical and electrical design. High impedance, and 45 rpm. There is a separate trim adjustment al-... -
Page 5: Dimensions
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MT2. Front View of the MT2 " 13/16 45.2cm 5" " 12.7cm 10.8cm Side View of the MT2 Note: The height measurements are with the Blue Point 2 Cartridge installed. -
Page 6: Unpacking The Turntable
Unpacking the Turntable Unpacking the Turntable To protect the fine finish of the MT2 Precision Turn- Air Bubble Foam Packing table during the assembly and adjustment process, it is Packing Material Material advisable to prepare a suitable clean working area with a soft, clean fabric, such as a bed linen or blanket. -
Page 7: Assembling The Turntable
4. Next, take the Outer Platter and slowly lower it onto the Inner Platter making sure to keep the 6. Locate the McIntosh Bubble Level and place it on Outer Platter parallel to the Turntable surface as the Record Mat. Refer to figure 5. - Page 8 13. Note: If another Phono Cartridge (such as the Center of the Blue McIntosh MCC10) is to be used with the Point No. 2 Position MT2 turntable, proceed to “Installing a non- supplied Cartridge” at this time on page 10.
- Page 9 Assembling the Turntable Tone Arm Rest Figure 13 10. Carefully slide off the Stylus Guard from the car- Figure 15 tridge by pulling the cover straight down. Refer to ing Force Pressure, Anti-Skating and other figures 14 and 15. adjustments refer to pages 10 thru 12. Note: The Tracking Force Pressure, Anti-Skating 11.
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Page 10: Installing A Non-Supplied Cartridge And Tone Arm Adjustments
Phono Cartridge/Headshell Alignment Allen Wrench Screws table platter bearing, do not move the The MT2 Turntable Tone Arm, like all pivoting Tone MT2 Precision Turntable with the platters Arms, follows a slight arc as it transverses across installed. the surface of a phonograph record. By adjusting the... - Page 11 Refer to figure 27. Tone Arm Height To assure the best sound reproduction, it is very Stylus Tip in important the MT2 Tone Arm is parallel to the record the center of surface during playback. The height of the Tone Arm the circle...
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Page 12: Trackability Adjustments
The MT2 is supplied with a Stylus Tracking Force the Cartridge Manufacturer will produce better groove wall of the recording. Refer to figure 35. -
Page 13: Rear Panel Connections And Adjustments
Audio OUTputs connect to PHONO Inputs of Connect to the AC / DC Adapter supplied the Preamplifier, Integrated Amplifier or A/V with the MT2 Turntable. Then connect the Control Center. For specific information on the AC / DC Adapter to a live AC outlet. Refer... -
Page 14: How To Connect The Turntable
16 “Phono Cartridge Loading”. 3. Contact your McIntosh Dealer for ad- ditional information and assistance. 3. Connect the supplied AC / DC Adapter to the MT2 Preamplifier DC IN 12V socket and the Power Supply to a live AC outlet. -
Page 15: Switches, Lever And Record Clamp
Switch, Lever and Record Clamp Record clamp helps to keep the phono- graph recording flat during playback Power and Speed Switch turns AC Power OFF or On Raises and lowers the with selection of 33 1/3 rpm or 45 rpm Playback speed Tuntable Tone Arm... -
Page 16: How To Operate The Turntable
The Blue Point #2 Cartridge supplied with the Phonograph record. MT2 Turntable is a Moving Coil Type with High 4. Pull on the top part of the Tone Arm Lift Lever to- Output. Set the load resistance to 1,000 Ohms (or the wards the front of the turntable to begin playback. -
Page 17: Photo
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Page 18: Specifications
Specifications Blue Point No.2 Cartridge Specifications MT2 Turntable Specifications General Specifications Cartridge Type Playback Speeds Overall Dimensions Moving Coil, High Output 33 1/3 rpm and 45 rpm Width is 17-13/16 inches (45.2cm) Height is 5 inches (12.7cm) (without Dust Cover) -
Page 19: Packing Instruction
Record Mat ed, please call or write Customer Service Department and Cartridge Dust Cover of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 2. Please refer Alignment Gauge to the Part List below for the correct part numbers. Foam Packing Quantity Part Number Description... - Page 20 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 www.mcintoshlabs.com The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. McIntosh Part No. 04176100...